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Developing Multiple Enterprises - an Effective Growth Strategy

Wondering what social enterprise really looks like? What it takes to succeed? What impacts social enterprises can have?

This webinar, brought to you by the Canadian CED Network in Ontario and partners, explores the enterprise types developed by two organizations, Groupe Convex and St. Joseph's Care Group (Team Werks Co-op), ranging from cafes to recycling, woodshops to casual labour and so much more. Creating multiple enterprises is a proven strategy to scale up the impacts of social enterprises in communities. Hear the stories of how it was accomplished, why this strategy was selected and why each chose the unique model it has.

Presenter Bios

Caroline Arcand is currently enrolled in the Masters Program in Community Development at the University of Victoria in BC. She is the co-founder and Executive Director of Groupe Convex and is an active member on the Eastern Ontario Training Board. She was honoured with the Economic Development - Woman of the Year award in 2008 and was awarded the 2011 Social Entrepreneur of the year  by the Trico Foundation.

Doug Dowhos has been recognized at a local, provincial and federal level for innovative partnerships and business development in the health and social service sector. A proven leader in the creation and management of entrepreneurial ventures with social and business mandates.

Doug’s many endeavors in this area include developing a Scanning/ Microfilming Company, Thunder Bay’s first Blue Bag recycling program, used clothing outlets, operating dump sites for the Ministry of Natural Resources and most recently managing 9 unique business ventures forming Team Werks Coop Inc. This “Social Enterprise” is one of Ontario’s largest worker coop’s and provides employment, training and placement opportunities for clients with mental health challenges. 
Doug is currently employed by the St Josephs Care Group as Supervisor of the supported employment program – Employment Options which includes the Team Werks Coop. Doug also provides direct support to the consumer survivor run Peer Council for North Western Ontario.

Additional Resources

Links to some other Ontario-based organizations that have adopted the Multiple SE strategy for  growth.

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Related Sessions

  • Session 1: Developing Multiple Enterprises - An Effective Growth Strategy
  • Session 2: Shared Space - for Co-workers, for Communities
  • Session 3: Municipal Support of Social Enterprises - Innovative Local Governments
  • seontario.org - Ontario's community-driven showcase of social enterprise and the social economy

For more information, contact Paul Chamberlain at pchamberlain at ccednet-rcdec.ca

International Conference: The Enduring Legacy of Karl Polanyi

The Thirteenth International Karl Polanyi Conference The Enduring Legacy of Karl Polanyi

Concordia University
November 6-8, 2014
 
The year of 2014 marks the 70th anniversary of the publication of The Great Transformation and 50 years since the death of Karl Polanyi in 1964. It also marks the start of the First World War 100 years ago, and the 30 years which transformed the political, economic and social landscape of Europe and North America.
 
On the occasion of these anniversaries, the Karl Polanyi Institute of Political Economy invites proposals for papers dealing with broad and overlapping themes central to Polanyi’s work and vision.
 
For this milestone international Karl Polanyi conference, panels will be organized as plenary sessions in order to encourage wide-ranging discussions of the relevance of Polanyi’s world of thought to contemporary issues and struggles. Proposals for poster sessions on any aspect of Polanyi’s work will also be considered.  

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Municipal Initiatives for the Social Economy

12pm to 1pm Eastern Time

Municipal governments play a key role in setting the conditions for territorial development and in enabling the well-being of their population. It is at the local level that many of the development dynamics that determine the quality of our everyday life converge, and where the sense of belonging and the impact of citizen participation are the most important. Social and solidarity economy (SSE) enterprises are important participants at this level, particularly since they emerge in response to the needs and aspirations of their communities.

Support from municipalities, oftentimes one of the most important local economic actors, is usually critical for a SSE enterprise. Many studies and events, including the Forum on Municipalities and the Social Economy co-organized by the Chantier de l’économie sociale and the TIESS (an organization for the liaison and transfer of innovative practices in the SSE) in April 2014, have illustrated the importance of this relationship and the important impact it has on citizens’ wellbeing. However, the tools available to municipalities interested in supporting the social and solidarity economy and the ways of applying them are still little known or understood.

The webinaire will look at different types of initiatives that can be put into place or supported by municipalities interested in enabling the development of the social and solidarity economy on their territory in order to answer the economic, social, cultural and environmental needs of their community.

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Speaker :

Béatrice Alain is the Coordinator of the RELIESS, an international centre for referencing and networking on public policies for the social and solidarity economy.

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Governance 201 - Building Better Co-ops

1:00PM to 5:00 PM
212 - 1737 West 3rd Ave

Governance 201 is the Momentum Centre’s half-day workshop on co-operative governance. Building on BCCA’s Governance 101 workshop, this workshop briefly examines the basic foundations of co-operative governance, and then discusses key strategies to live the co-operative principles as a director or manager of a co-op.

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Build a better co-op.

Co-operative governance is an essential part of your responsibility as the director or manager of a co-op, and a vital factor for guiding your organization towards its vision of success.

Governance 201 is the Momentum Centre’s half-day workshop on co-operative governance. Building on BCCA’s Governance 101 workshop, this workshop briefly examines the basic foundations of co-operative governance, and then discusses key strategies to live the co-operative principles as a director or manager of a co-op.

Plan for success.

You will receive coaching on key topics such as:

  • Board selection and succession: balancing the democratic nature of a co-op with a need to have a variety of experience and capabilities on your Board.
  • Orienting directors: the best methods in introducing new directors to your co-op’s board, from a staff and board perspective.
  • Evaluating performance: how to develop methods to measure your board’s performance in relation to both its goals and its governance responsibilities.
  • Communicating governance with members: co-operative governance means living the co-operative principles as you help guide an enterprise through success and challenges. We’ll talk about communicating that with members - and how to help members communicate with you.

Please note: This workshop is interactive. You will need to bring a copy of your co-op’s Rules for context, and be prepared to actively discuss the scenarios and situations.

Attend in-person in Vancouver.

This workshop will be held in-person in Vancouver at the BCCA offices. If you can't make it to the workshop in person, BCCA training sessions are available by webinar or teleconference. We'll make it happen. Just get in touch!

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Phone: 6046623906
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Community Heart & Soul: A Blueprint for Building Successful Small Towns

4pm - 5pm Eastern

After nearly a decade of listening, learning, refining, and listening some more, with staff on the ground in small towns in New England and the Rocky Mountain West, the Orton Family Foundation is ready to share their field-tested method that leads to stronger towns.

The Community Heart & Soul™ Field Guide, spells out step-by-step how to inspire residents to shape the future of their communities, based on what matters most to them.

Whether you are a city planner, elected official, or a resident concerned about your town’s future, the Field Guide can help start the conversation about strengthening the social, cultural and economic vibrancy of your town.

In this free webinar, you'll hear from Orton Executive Director David Leckey on how Heart & Soul leads to real, positive change, and Alece Montez-Griego, director of programs, with an overview of the method. Plus Mike Bestor, city manager, Golden, Colorado, and Delilah Poupore, executive director of Heart of Biddeford, Biddeford, Maine, on how Heart & Soul matters in their towns, with time for Q&A!

  • Intro to Community Heart & Soul: Orton Family Foundation Executive Director David Leckey on how discovering what matters most in a community leads to real, positive change.
  • Get to Know the Field Guide: A brief overview of the field-tested method with Alece Montez-Griego, programs director at Orton.
  • Heart & Soul—Steering change: Mike Bestor, city manager, Golden, Colorado and Delilah Poupore, executive director Heart of Biddeford, Biddeford, Maine discuss how Heart & Soul transformed their towns.
  • Q&A with questions from the audience.

The first 50 to sign up receive a free, bound copy of the Community Heart & Soul™ Field Guide.

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Can't wait to get started? Download a copy of the Field Guide now!

Co-ops 101

3:00pm to 5:00pm
212 - 1737 West 3rd Ave

Co-ops 101 is BCCA's introduction to co-operatives and the co-op movement. Designed to be relevant and interesting everyone from new co-operators, employees at co-ops and credit unions, or anyone interested in the co-op movement, it's an excellent way to learn more about co-ops.

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Start co-operating.

Are you interested in starting a co-operative? Do you work for a co-op or a credit union and want to learn more about the co-op sector? Does the idea of co-operation interest you?

That's why we're here. Come and learn all about the co-op sector, co-operatives, how and why to start one, and how the BCCA can help you as you think of ways to build a co-operative economy.

Learn about co-op business basics.

Learn about the history of co-ops, different kinds of co-ops ranging from consumer co-ops to worker co-ops to nonprofit co-ops at this workshop.

Participants will also explore how to take their idea towards the development of a co-op, including:

  • The co-op development path
  • Assessing a business idea
  • Feasibility and business planning
  • The nuts and bolts of starting a co-op
  • Support and assistance from the BCCA and the co-op sector
  • Access co-op development support.
If you are representing a group that is exploring co-operation as a business idea, taking a Co-ops 101 course allows your group to register with the BCCA as an "Emerging Co-op" and access ongoing BCCA support, including access to co-op development experts, ongoing advice, discounted training and education, and more. 

Attend in-person or via teleconference.

Join other co-operative entrepreneurs in the BCCA's Vancouver offices to learn about co-ops and how to get yours started.

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Phone: 6046623906
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